Norman arch

British  

noun

1. Also called: Roman arch.  a semicircular arch, esp one in the Romanesque style of architecture developed by the Normans in England

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Norman arch

Entering under a carved Norman arch, we opened a heavy unlocked door to find the place utterly deserted.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 6, 2015

The two were divided by a wall, in which was set as gateway the gabled Norman arch which is now the entrance to the Bowling Green in front of us.

From Canterbury by Danks, Canon

In the south wall of the choir of Broadwater Church, Sussex, is a stone bench beneath a large semicircular Norman arch, the face of which is enriched with the chevron or zigzag moulding.

From The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer, 4th ed. by Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche

In each bay on the triforium level a wide Norman arch envelops two smaller arches, supported by semi-circular piers on each side.

From Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh)

We want some person capable of representing our mayor standing under the Norman arch of the cathedral.”

From The Life of George Borrow by Shorter, Clement K.